Canada Sessions

Session at Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada cover a wide range of topics presented by successful members of the apparel industry or government. Topics include Fashion, Sourcing, Logistics, Marketing, Best Practices, Government/Trade Agreements and more.View the list of Speakers

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2018 Featured Sessions

Previous Year's Sessions

August 21, 2017

Meet China’s newest player in the field of International apparel production. In September 2016 the Chinese city of Changshu was officially approved as a national trial market for procurement trade, which symbolized its transformation from a domestic market to an…

Hear government representatives from China, India, and Bangladesh discuss promoting imports from their countries into Canada. Each manufacturing country has it’s benefits and specialties, understanding the perspective and motivation of foreign governments is important for Canadians in the business of…

Canadian Apparel Federation Executive Director Bob Kirke will provide an update on the key issues and developments in Canada’s trade policy, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and other free trade agreements including the important issue of NAFTA re-negotiation. The…

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) has announced its first seminar scheduled for its August 20-22, 2017 show in Toronto. Germain LeBlanc, of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will provide an update on the Least Developed Countries Program, and outline how CBSA…

In today’s disruptive world of e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment, retailers are fueling their growth with a connected and responsive supply chain. Please join Global Apparel Industry Leader Jeff Streader and a panel of Canadian Apparel Executives in our discussion of…

We live in a world that is changing at an increasingly faster pace while operating in an instant communication media environment. The sourcing business – in Canada, as elsewhere – is particularly vulnerable to the challenges these uncertain times present…

Mr. Michael Derham, senior advisor to the Mana Group on Mana Wynwood, will outline how companies from Canada and around the world can vault their relationships in Latin America through the The Americas-Asia Trade Center & IFC (TCIFC), the Miami…

“TFO Canada, the experts in trade for developing countries and the primary Canadian point of contact for emerging businesses exporting to Canada will be showcased in this session featuring TFO Canada Executive Director Steve Tipman and Associate Jacques Nadeau. The…

Order cancellations, over-runs, irregulars, and unsold merchandise is a fact in the apparel industry—the question is what to do with merchandise as it enters the secondary market. ATSC brings together industry leaders in the reverse logistics supply chain to help brands…

August 22, 2017

This seminar will examine the various steps a new company should take to begin this important brand building process. Creating a logo, trademark, and a good background story can lead to a lucrative business. This seminar will help you understand…

Fashion Meets Function on the Runway this Summer as we feature three dueling events. You won’t want to miss this eclectic mix of Student, Manufacturer, and Designer fashions all together all on one day at ATSC. Talk about an Evolution…

Get ready to get inspired. In this detailed trend preview, Cynthia will be showcasing her predictions for styling details sure to affect global design & consumer apparel trends for the year ahead. Creative applications will be covered through colour, textile,…

Fashion Meets Function on the Runway this Summer as we feature three dueling events. You won’t want to miss this eclectic mix of Student, Manufacturer, and Designer fashions all together all on one day at ATSC.Â Talk about an Evolution…

Julia Grieve, Founder and Creative Director for Canadian clothing brand Preloved, has been creating unique, sustainable and fashion forward clothing since 1995. Hear Julia talk about surviving in fashion for 22 years, from bricks ‘n’ mortar to online. She’ll discuss…

Fashion Meets Function on the Runway this Summer as we feature three dueling events. You won’t want to miss this eclectic mix of Student, Manufacturer, and Designer fashions all together all on one day at ATSC.Â Talk about an Evolution…

This panel discussion will focus on how Canadian companies infuse sustainable practices into their respective business models. We’ll hear directly from successful Canadian owned and operated apparel businesses leaders on how they pull off success and sustainability side by side. …

We are now sqauarly in the era where Tech meets Textile. Trade Shows are the place to find what’s new. This panel will feature showcased members of the Canadian Smart Textile movement including Montreal-based CTT Group-along with faculty members from…

August 23, 2017

Bogdan Enica is a Canadian-American Attorney specializing in Fashion Law. He will lead a discussion on how to protect your brand’s value online. Together with interesting case studies, he will conduct an in depth analysis on brand’s Social Media presence,…

Foreign exchange (FX) is a risk factor that is often overlooked by SMEs in Canada and beyond but FX risk can lead to potential financial losses due to devaluation of the local currencies against any foreign currency. Bob Dowd,…

The Readymade Garment (RMG) global supply chain currently has the intense international attention on working conditions and a shared desire for higher standards in the factories that produce the inexpensive clothing on which consumers in the United States, Canada and…

Executive Marc Sidler, Head of Marketing & Sales for TESTEX will discuss the supply chain and the increasing expectations for sustainability and environmentally friendly apparel and textiles. Since 1846, TESTEX has provided innovative services, testing, and certifications within the textile…

Executive Director of Fashion Business Incorporated (FBI), Trish Concannon, will talk about the ever-streamlined apparel supply chain and what to expect moving forward. Gains are related to opportunities that improve productivity as well as looking at what the consumer wants. …

Dewan Mahmud sits down with three leading members of major export organizations from Bangladesh and discusses the current state of the business and why Canada is so important to Bangladesh. Members will include BGMEA President MR.Siddiqur Rahman and bgmea vice…